Sayfullo Saipov jurors resume death penalty deliberations in 2017 West Side bike path attack

Saiful Saipov Jury Resumes Deliberations on Death Penalty Trial


Saiful Saipov Jury Resumes Deliberations on Death Penalty Trial

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new york – A jury on Wednesday began deliberating whether Saifulo Saipov should be sentenced to death.

he was convicted in January for 8 killed on West Side bike path in 2017.

the jury heard closing argument in the penalty phase on Tuesday.

Prosecutors said Saipov was a “proud terrorist” who deserved the highest punishment.

On the other hand, the defense said, “Death meets death is not the answer.”

The jury began deliberations on Wednesday before 3:30 pm and finished at 5:45 pm. Deliberations will resume at 10:00 am on Thursday.

The jury must unanimously vote in favor of the death penalty or Saipov will be sentenced to life in prison.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/sayfullo-saipov-jurors-expected-to-begin-death-penalty-deliberations/ Sayfullo Saipov jurors resume death penalty deliberations in 2017 West Side bike path attack

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